Great Sign

A New Beginning?

Let's hope that the gracious speeches by both John McCain and George W. Bush congratulating Barack Obama on being elected mark the end of the raucous partisan feuding that has so consumed Washington since the 1990s.

Certainly, the challenges we face with the economy merit a bipartisan approach. Let's hope that the speeches mark a new beginning. As Obama said many times during the campaign, we can disagree while respecting each other.

The End is Near!

The EverReady bunny is a wimp compared to the duration of the presidential election. Thankfully, it is finally nearing its conclusion.

It looks like turnout will be heavy, which is wonderful in a republic (although we tend to use the term democracy). Hopefully, the precincts will have adequate numbers of workers and machines.

Time slows when you're waiting. I think I'll bring entertainment! (A book, video game, or whatever). :-)

McCain, the FUD Candidate

McCain is attempting to plant Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) about Obama to persuade voters that McCain is a better choice. Calling Obama untested, unproven, and inexperienced, McCain asks if Obama is the right person.

Hillary also tried this tactic with her television commercial asking who would you rather have answering the phone at three am to deal with a crisis.

I think McCain will be as successful with his use of the tactic as Hillary was. The voters are voting for change, for non-partisanship, and for leadership on the economy. And McCain undercut his FUD tactic when he picked Palin as the vice-presidential nominee. Palin has less experience than Obama yet McCain continually proclaims her qualified to be president.

Using this tactic only underscores the desperation of the McCain campaign. The election results are most likely going to be bad if you are a right-wing republican. The real question is how many senate seats will change from republican to democrat. Keep your fingers crossed!